Armageddon Friends

3 November 2008
Author:
Smidget

Another Armageddon

Year two of Armageddon, a volunteer once again because it was so much fun last time, hectic but fun. This year our staff shirts were black, much nicer colour to wear than the bright orange but blend in more. I was once again paired up with Clare for the event and we were looking after the comic artists. We got to work with DC artist Jim Lee and his amazing team JJ Kirby, Sandra Hope, Livio Ramondelli, Joel Gomez, Eddie Nunez and Beth Sotelo.

Other guests in attendance this year were David Hewlett, Andee Frizzell, Kavan Smith, Gary Jones, Ernie Hudson, Doug Jones and more. Since there were three different Stargate guests I brought my costume in to change into for photos. My mate Shona did a great job at a Wraith Queen Costume. On the Saturday afternoon we had a bit of fun doing a photoshoot in our costumes.

Dinner

On the Saturday night after the event there were dinners with the guests. I had brought a ticket to have dinner with Andee Frizzell and it was an amazing evening. We all had a great chat and a good laugh over many things. Andee was a great guest and it was awesome getting to have this time with her, I’m glad I brought the ticket. Plus I had some good friends in attendance as well, always makes it better with mates.

As the evening started to wind down after dinner the guests and attendees started to mingle. Everyone was chatting to each other same of the actors were taking photos together and with attendees. Andee and Doug Jones were entertaining together, they did a little display for us. Doug was such a gentleman, as was Ernie Hudson.

Panels

Being a busy volunteer I only managed to get away to attend one panel over the weekend, Andee Frizzell. It was an amazing and entertaining panel, Andee is brilliant. I did follow tradition and surprised Andee with a tube of Vegemite to try on stage. Which tried the Vegemite, but she was definitely not happy about it. Her response was “You were my favourite, but now you’re not”. Then someone else offered her a mentos and they became her favourite. It was a bit of fun and Andee was a great sport.

Armageddon Photographs

I got a few professional photos with guests over the weekend, especially with the Stargate guests. David Hewlett, Andee Frizzell, Kavan Smith, Gary Jones and Ernie Hudson, they were all lovely. I was also involved in a large group photo with David Hewlett and friends from the Gateworld website.

Had to get a photo with Ernie Hudson, because he is amazing but also one of the Ghostbusters. Ernie was wearing his Ghostbusters costume for his photos too which was brilliant. Unfortunately, I missed my chance to get a photo of him in the costume. I did managed to catch him at the table and get one there though, such a gentleman.

I also got a casual photo with Doug when I saw him after the event, another amazing guest. He gave me a huge hug for the photo and squeezed my head. Another lovely guest who was such a gentleman and had no issues chatting with us outside the event.

Armageddon Overview

Another Armageddon finished, another weekend of amazing memories created. It was hard work and a lot of effort but it was also a lot of fun, definitely worth the hard work. Plus you make lasting friendships each year and get the opportunity to meet great guests.

It was an honour working with Jim Lee and his team, they were all lovely and very kind to us. I am not that kind of artist but I was completely mesmerised watching them sketch. They are all amazing artists and can sketch incredible images, in a short amount of time. I was totally in awe of their talent.

As always it was a lot of effort but also a lot of fun and it’s definitely worth the hard work because you make lasting friendships each year and get the opportunity to meet some lovely celebrities. It was an honour getting to work with Jim Lee and his team that were all lovely and although I am not that kind of artists I was always amazed at watching them sketch, they are all amazing artists and can sketch incredible images in such a short amount of time. I was in awe of their talent.


Complete Guest List

David Hewlett, Andee Frizzell, Kavan Smith, Gary Jones, Ernie Hudson, Doug Jones, Margot Kidder, Jim Lee, JJ Kirby, Sandra Hope, Livio Ramondelli, Joel Gomez, Eddie Nunez, Beth Sotelo, Johnny Bosche, Grey Delisle, Dave Wittenberg, Crispin Freeman and The Sandman.

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